Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Home » Verbal Ability » Antonyms

Antonyms — Mark the option that is the closest opposite of ‘‘CROWDED’’ (density of people or things).

Difficulty: Easy

Busy
Congested
Quiet
Deserted

Correct Answer: Deserted

Explanation:

Given data

Adjective: CROWDED = full of people; packed
Options: Busy; Congested; Quiet; Deserted

Concept/ApproachThe direct antonym relating to occupancy is 'Deserted', which means empty or abandoned.

Why the distractors are wrongBusy: active; may still be crowded or not.Congested: near synonym to crowded.Quiet: refers to noise level; a place can be quiet yet crowded.

Final AnswerDeserted

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Antonyms

Antonyms — Choose the best opposite of ‘‘COMIC’’ (tone of content: humorous vs. serious/sorrowful).
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the option that is most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘HAPLESS’’; carefully contrast misfortune, powerlessness, and bad luck with positive fortune and favorable circumstances.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Determine the best antonym of ‘‘FLIMSY’’ by contrasting weakness, fragility, and poor construction with strength, solidity, and soundness.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘EQUANIMITY’’; distinguish calm composure and mental balance from agitation and heightened excitement.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the most appropriate antonym of ‘‘ADDITION’’ by contrasting arithmetic operations that combine quantities with those that remove quantities.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the best opposite of ‘‘ZENITH’’ by contrasting the highest point, culmination, or peak with the lowest point or nadir.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Select the option most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘DOUBTFUL’’; contrast uncertainty, hesitation, and suspicion with certainty and confidence.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the best antonym of ‘‘PERENNIAL’’ by contrasting something that lasts or recurs perpetually with something infrequent or rare.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Choose the most nearly opposite in meaning to ‘‘BENIGN’’; distinguish gentle, kind, and harmless disposition from hostile or harmful intent.
Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: From the choices below, select the best antonym of ‘‘HINDRANCE’’ by contrasting obstruction or impediment with facilitation and help.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion